Registered Nurse, Employee Health

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the supervision of the Employee Health Director, the Registered Nurse – Employee Health provides occupational health care services to employees, according to established Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) policies and procedures. This position is 32 hours a week and based out of Winchester Hospital. Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities Conduct initial post‑offer/pre‑placement physical assessment, including review of immunization status, and provide required testing or immunizations as needed. Follow up on any unusual findings with appropriate education, counseling, referrals, or work restrictions. Promote the health and safety of employees through health promotion and education. Evaluate condition and/or documentation of employee back‑to‑work clearance after illness or injury and approve return or recommend further medical evaluation or extension of leave as medical provider or circumstances require. Work with the employee’s supervisor to ensure that the employee needing work restrictions or limited duty is able to safely return to work, if possible. Assist in immunization and tuberculosis testing programs per BILH Infection Control Policy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, CDC guidelines, and OSHA regulations. Assist the Manager of Employee Health and Infection Control Specialist in follow‑up of employee exposures to blood‑borne pathogens, TB, and other infectious diseases per relevant policies and regulations. Maintain accurate and current employee health‑related records and daily treatment log, as required by BILH, Federal, and State regulations. Assist the Manager of Employee Health Services and the Infection Control Specialist in the development and revision of guidelines, policies, and procedures related to the Employee Health Service. Assist the Manager of Employee Health with the workers’ compensation program, having knowledge of BILH policy regarding the program. In the absence of a manager, file appropriate claims reports and work as liaison with physician and insurance carrier to provide appropriate care and return to work of injured employee. Assume responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain knowledge of current trends and regulations in Employee Health and Occupational Health Nursing. Collaborate with employees, supervisors, other health care providers, and professionals in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care and occupational health services. Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. Licensure, Certification & Registration: Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required. Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse preferred. Basic Life Support: BLS required. Experience: At least three (3) years of work experience as a medical or surgical staff nurse. Pay Range $34.26 - $71.22 Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Beth Israel Lahey Health